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Creative concrete tiles9/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Once the structural slab was poured and the new heights were established, the process of pouring decorative cast in place concrete tile began. Those areas also received the structural slab and were tied into the existing concrete. There were also a few areas of grass that the homeowner wanted removed and replaced with our product. This structural slab is reinforced with 2 1/4" structural polypropelene fibers, wire mesh, and in certain areas steel rods. Once the coping phase was complete, structural slabs were poured over the existing stone and concrete. ![]() A mix with integral color and pva fibers was used for the coping. Resurfacing the existing concrete rather than demolishing and repouring became a very cost effective option.įirst, coping was formed and poured in place over the existing coping at a height that would correct the problems with drainage. There was also an area where natural stone was placed which had begun to delaminate as well as become a breeding ground for mold and mildew. The original concrete had extensive cracking and poor drainage. The new homeowners were looking to improve their pool area in several key areas. While all of this work eliminated the leaking of the pool, it left for a very unattractive pool deck. In order for this to work, plumbing lines were re run, skimmers were re installed, and finally a new coping was poured. This pool was originally a concrete pool, however due to extensive leaking, a vinyl liner was placed in the pool. It is similar to the look of a traditional concrete paver wet laid over a structural slab, only difference being it is guaranteed to never delaminate. This process utilizes the old “cookie cutter” style of stamping tools, which creates individual units that not only have a more realistic look than stamped concrete finished with mats, but also essentially create a geometrically crack control system. The difference comes in the additional reinforcement required in the structural slab for resurfacing applications. An internal water repellent was added to the mix to further strengthen this product and help it resist the destructive forces of water in a freeze-thaw climate.Īdditional notes: This resurfacing process and a new construction process have the same finished look. The integrally colored cast-in-place concrete tile was reinforced with PVA structural synthetic fibers. The structural slab was reinforced with a combination of steel and 2 ¼” structural synthetic fibers. The vertical aspect of the metal coping was also painted to minimize the visual impact. This method of resurfacing is very forgiving to the surrounding landscaped areas and is cost effective by eliminating the conventional idea of demolishing and removing the failed concrete and re-pouring new.Īdditionally, the original plumbing lines were replaced and run around the perimeter of the concrete to the pool equipment. ![]() All of the impressions that defined the pattern were grouted to create a unique custom masonry product that is easy to maintain. ![]() The entire surface was rubbed with a grindstone to eliminate any sharp edges that would be uncomfortable for barefoot traffic. The surface was textured with a knockdown finish which created peaks and valleys to minimize heat transmission on hot days and provide slip resistance. On this project the customer chose to have coping be a different color than the pool deck. Then a heavily reinforced structural slab was poured and finished with the integrally colored cast-in-place concrete tile. The relationship with the water surface was changed by only 1 ½”. This was based on ¼” pitch generating from the new coping height. These areas were deemed structurally sound enough to support the additional weight of heavily reinforced, integrally colored cast-in-place concrete tiles.Īfter determining that the existing metal coping and pool shoulder could support the addition of concrete coping, the skimmers, ladders, and grab rails were raised to a height that corresponded with the new surface plane. The homeowners were looking to update their pool area in a cost effective way with a product that was both decorative and durable. This project involved a 30+ year old pool that had old, dated wide white metal coping as well as large areas of concrete that had cracked and settled over the years. ![]()
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